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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.65, 3,358.83 and 1,550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.65, 3,358.83 and 1,550.28 is: 2,138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.65 : 3,358.83 = 1,550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.65/3,358.83 = 1,550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.65x = 3,358.83 × 1,550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.65x = 5,207,126.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,126.97/2,434.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.76

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